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  contact:
    - contact_email: frtejada@umes.edu
      contact_extension: ''
      contact_name: 'Dr. Fred Tejada'
      contact_office: 'Office of Student Affairs'
      contact_title: 'Acting Assistant Dean for Student Affairs'
      contact_work: '(410) 621-2123'
    - contact_email: snhorsey@umes.edu
      contact_extension: ''
      contact_name: 'Mrs. Sharon Neal-Horsey'
      contact_office: ''
      contact_title: 'Admissions and Program Pathway Specialist'
      contact_work: '(410) 621- 2292 '
    - contact_email: lbrown1@umes.edu
      contact_extension: ''
      contact_name: 'Ms. Lakeisa Brown'
      contact_office: ''
      contact_title: 'Recruitment Coordinator'
      contact_work: '(410) 621-2280'
  contact_website:
    - 'https://wwwcp.umes.edu/pharmacy/'
  contact_info_done:
    - 'Yes'
  program_deadline_done:
    - 'Yes'
  satellite_text: {  }
  ao_alternate_pathways_yes: {  }
  program_info_done:
    - 'Yes'
  last_entering_class_done:
    - 'Yes'
  upcoming_entering_class_done:
    - 'Yes'
  dual_deg_checkboxes: {  }
  dual_degrees_done:
    - 'Yes'
  program_description_done:
    - 'Yes'
  gpa_criteria_done:
    - 'Yes'
  list_of_course_prerequisites:
    - pre_courseqtr: '12'
      pre_coursesem: '8'
      pre_coursesubject: Chemistry
      pre_coursetitle: 'General Chemistry (w/Lab, for science majors)'
    - pre_courseqtr: '12'
      pre_coursesem: '8'
      pre_coursesubject: Chemistry
      pre_coursetitle: 'Organic Chemistry (w/Lab, for science majors)'
    - pre_courseqtr: '6'
      pre_coursesem: '4'
      pre_coursesubject: 'Biology/Biological Science'
      pre_coursetitle: 'General Biology (w/Lab, for science majors)'
    - pre_courseqtr: '12'
      pre_coursesem: '8'
      pre_coursesubject: 'Anatomy & Physiology'
      pre_coursetitle: 'Anatomy/Physiology (w/Lab)'
    - pre_courseqtr: '6'
      pre_coursesem: '4'
      pre_coursesubject: Microbiology
      pre_coursetitle: 'Microbiology (w/Lab)'
    - pre_courseqtr: '6'
      pre_coursesem: '4'
      pre_coursesubject: Physics
      pre_coursetitle: 'Physics (w/Lab)[May be algebra or calculus based] '
    - pre_courseqtr: '6'
      pre_coursesem: '4'
      pre_coursesubject: Math
      pre_coursetitle: Calculus
    - pre_courseqtr: '5'
      pre_coursesem: '3'
      pre_coursesubject: 'Communication / Speech (Verbal)'
      pre_coursetitle: 'Public Speaking/Speech/Interpersonal Communications'
    - pre_courseqtr: '10'
      pre_coursesem: '6'
      pre_coursesubject: 'English Composition / Writing'
      pre_coursetitle: 'English Composition and/or Literature'
    - pre_courseqtr: '5'
      pre_coursesem: '3'
      pre_coursesubject: Economics
      pre_coursetitle: Economics
    - pre_courseqtr: '10'
      pre_coursesem: '6'
      pre_coursesubject: Humanities
      pre_coursetitle: 'Humanities/Social & Behavioral Sciences* '
    - pre_courseqtr: '5'
      pre_coursesem: '3'
      pre_coursesubject: Statistics
      pre_coursetitle: 'Statistics**'
  course_prereqs_done:
    - 'Yes'
  supplemental_materials_done:
    - 'Yes'
  tests_other_text:
    - GRE
    - MCAT
    - Other
  pcat_and_other_tests_done:
    - 'Yes'
  observation_hours_done:
    - 'Yes'
  evaluations_done:
    - 'Yes'
  residency_done:
    - 'Yes'
  for_cc_radio:
    - 'US Citizens'
    - 'US Permanent Residents'
    - 'US Temporary Residents'
    - 'Canadian Citizens'
    - 'Foreign (non-US) Citizens with a Visa'
    - 'Other Non-Citizens (e.g. DACA Students)'
  post_bs_program_offered: {  }
  international_applicants_done:
    - 'Yes'
  interview_format:
    - INTERVIEW_IN
  interviews_done:
    - 'Yes'
  ac_first_date:
    - '2026-07-13'
  accepted_applicants_done:
    - 'Yes'
  background_checks_done:
    - 'Yes'
  sids:
    - '73'
  aacp_institution_number: '2650'
  ac_cpr: 'Yes'
  ac_deposit_details: |-
    Amount: $750

    (Applicants will be notified of an official admissions decision by email. Applicants accepted to the Doctor of Pharmacy program are required to pay a non-refundable deposit of $750 that will hold the applicants’ seat.  The information to pay via Student Accounts will be attached to your official admissions letter. For applicants who matriculate into the program, the funds will be credited to their student account. )
  ac_deposit_radio: 'Yes'
  ac_deposit_refundable: 'No'
  ac_firstday: |-
    Admission to the UMES School of Pharmacy requires the completion of pre-matriculation requirements. All students must fulfill these requirements by June 1, 2026. Detailed information will be provided to accepted applicants via email.

    -Criminal Background Check
    -Drug Screening
    -Physical Examination and Immunization
    -Health Insurance
    -Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR/BLS)
  acad_health: 'No'
  academic_term_type_2: 'Semester (2 terms per academic year)'
  academic_term_type_other_2: ''
  accred_status: '1'
  active: 'Yes'
  admin_status: Published
  ao_alternate_pathways: 'No'
  ao_alternate_pathways_other: ''
  ao_complete_bach: 'Yes'
  ao_complete_bachelor: "Students enrolled in the affiliated institutions with pipeline (3+3) programs can complete their bachelor's degree while in the Pharm.D. program. https://wwwcp.umes.edu/pharmd/pre-pharmacy-programs/"
  ao_early_assurance: 'No'
  ao_ug_affiliation: 'Yes'
  application_deadline_description: |-
    Applications need to be fully completed and verified by PharmCAS no later than June 1, 2026. 
    A complete application includes all required letters of evaluation.

    We recommend students apply as early as possible. Applicants who submit earlier have a greater chance of receiving an admissions scholarship. For admissions scholarships, please check the website regularly for updates at: https://wwwcp.umes.edu/pharmacy/
  application_fee: ''
  banner_image: 'UMES SOP_0.jpg'
  cag_aacp: 'No'
  cbc_radio: 'No'
  ci_video_embed:
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      <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5u9DtWTa9fQ" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>

      <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MmtygBrgs7A" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>
  college_or_school_name: 'School of Pharmacy'
  course_prerequisites_link: 'https://wwwcp.umes.edu/pharmd/admissions-requirements/'
  credit_hour_policies: 'https://wwwcp.umes.edu/pharmd/admissions-requirements/'
  crit_gpa_info: 'A student must obtain a “C” or better (>= 70%) in all prerequisite courses.'
  crit_mingpa: N/A
  crit_prereqgpa: N/A
  curriculum_other: ''
  drug_radio: 'No'
  dual_conc_radio: 'No'
  dual_concurrent: ''
  dual_deg: 'No'
  dual_oth_desc: ''
  final_deadline_date: 'June 1, 2026'
  for_fc_radio: 'Yes'
  for_other: 'Foreign course credits that have been evaluated by the World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) are accepted.  Please note that the Admissions Committee reserves the right to request additional information (e.g. course syllabus) from an applicant before making a final decision to accept a course. '
  for_policy_radio: '1'
  foreign_pharmacist_additional_info: 'Foreign course credits that have been evaluated by the World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) are accepted. Please note that the Admissions Committee reserves the right to request additional information (e.g. course syllabus) from an applicant before making a final decision to accept a course.'
  foreign_pharmacists_to_entry_level_program: 'Yes'
  institution_name: 'University of Maryland Eastern Shore'
  interview_link: 'https://wwwcp.umes.edu/pharmacy/'
  interview_process: |-
    Eligible applicants will be invited, via by email, to the earliest available interview date. The required interview will be held at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore School of Pharmacy (UMES SOP) campus. 

    Please dress professionally and arrive on time.  It is advantageous to applicants to interview as early in the admissions process as possible. 

    The full interview day typically takes 3 hours. While our precise schedule varies, the typical components of an interview day are:
    1) Check-in 
    2) Admissions Next Steps
    3) UMES SOP PharmD Overview
    4) Interviews (multiple interviewers)
    5) Student Panel
    6) Lunch
    7) Building Tour
  lor_acc_radio: 'Yes'
  lor_c1a_radio: 'Conditionally Accepted'
  lor_c1b_text: 'Committee Letter may be substituted for the Professor (Sci) Letter, if the school policy prevents science faculty from writing individual letters of recommendation.'
  lor_c1c_radio: 'No'
  lor_c2a_radio: 'No Answer'
  lor_c2b_text: ''
  lor_c2c_radio: ''
  lor_details: |
    Two (2) letters of recommendation are required. Applicants may optionally submit an additional letter. 
    One letter must be from a faculty member who taught you in a course or oversaw your work. 
    The other letter can be from a supervisor in paid work, volunteer work, or research experience, health care provider or a pharmacist that you worked with. 

    Please follow the PharmCAS instructions for submitting the letters.  
  lor_likert:
    Clergy: 'NOT ACCEPTED'
    Co-Worker: 'NOT ACCEPTED'
    Employer: 'RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED'
    'Faculty Advisor': 'RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED'
    'Family Member': 'NOT ACCEPTED'
    Friend: 'NOT ACCEPTED'
    'Health Care Professional': 'RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED'
    Pharmacist: 'RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED'
    Politician: 'NOT ACCEPTED'
    'Pre-Health Advisor': 'NO ANSWER'
    'Professor (Any Subject Area)': REQUIRED
    'Professor (Liberal Arts)': 'NO ANSWER'
    'Professor (Math)': 'NO ANSWER'
    'Professor (Science)': 'NO ANSWER'
    Supervisor: 'RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED'
    'Teaching Assistant': 'NOT ACCEPTED'
  lor_num_radio: '2'
  nonp_deadline: ''
  notify_title: |-
    Earn your PharmD in just 3-years!

    Please check our website for Admissions Scholarships information. For details, visit -  https://wwwcp.umes.edu/pharmacy/

    Our mandatory New Student Orientation will take place from July 8, 2026 to July 10, 2026. Classes will begin on July 13, 2026. 
  old_id: '479'
  online_classes_for_prereqs:
    'Non-Science Course Prerequisites': 'Yes'
    'Science Course Prerequisites with Labs': Varies
    'Science Course Prerequisites without Labs ': 'Yes'
  online_classes_open_text: 'Please contact an admissions counselor at 410-621-2292 or rxstudentaffairs@umes.edu for information on specific online prerequisite science lab courses. '
  online_interview_option: '2'
  pass_fail_classes_for_prereqs:
    'Non-Science Course Prerequisites': Varies
    'Science Course Prerequisites with Labs': Varies
    'Science Course Prerequisites without Labs ': Varies
  pass_fail_classes_open_text: ''
  pd_deg_pref: 'Not Required'
  phar_observation: 'No'
  phar_other_info: ''
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  post_bs_additional_info: ''
  post_bs_degree_abroad: 'No'
  pre_basic_hrs: '36'
  pre_complete: |
    NOTE: Prerequisites can be in progress while applying. 

    All prerequisite courses should typically be completed by the end of the Spring semester of the year that you are seeking admission. In certain cases, we will accept Summer I sessions, provided that they conclude early enough for us to receive the grade prior to the beginning of the Pharmacy program in July.  If you need to take summer courses, please speak with the admissions specialist at 410-621-2292 or rxstudentaffairs@umes.edu 
  pre_other: |-
    * Recommended courses Sociology, Psychology, Arts, Music, History.
    ** Statistics prerequisite courses should be for math or science majors. Statistics courses that are specific to other majors (e.g., social science statistics, business statistics) may be evaluated on a case by case basis.

    Biochemistry coursework is strongly recommended.

    Credits are accepted from any accredited university, college, or community college in the United States. 
    Foreign course credits that have been evaluated by the World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) are accepted.  Please note that the Admissions Committee reserves the right to request additional information (e.g. course syllabus) from an applicant before making a final decision to accept a course. 
    Credit by examination (e.g. AP, CLEP) may be granted for some courses. AP Scores of 3 or better are accepted for social science, humanities courses, and math courses. A score of 4 or better is required for science courses.

    Former PharmD transfer students at another pharmacy program should follow the following instructions: 
    https://wwwcp.umes.edu/pharmd/transfer-previously-enrolled-in-a-pharmd-program/
  pre_pharmacy_coursework_options: Other
  pre_pharmacy_coursework_other: |-
    The prerequisite can be completed in two years or less if you have taken Advanced Placement (AP) courses. An Advanced Placement Score Report must be provided or it must appear on your college transcript to receive AP credit. International baccalaureate (IB) and CLEP credits will also be accepted.
    (AP scores ≥ 4 for science courses and AP scores ≥ 3 for social science, humanities courses, and math courses).
    https://wwwcp.umes.edu/pharmd/admissions-requirements/
  pre_quarter: '0'
  pre_quarter_science: ''
  pre_semester: '61'
  priority_deadline_incentives: 'Applicants who submit by the priority deadline have a greater chance of receiving an admissions scholarship. For admissions scholarships, please check the website regularly for updates at: https://wwwcp.umes.edu/pharmacy/'
  program_description: |
    The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) School of Pharmacy has the only three-year concentrated Doctor of Pharmacy program in the state of Maryland. Our curriculum provides students with a strong foundation in the pharmaceutical, social/administrative and clinical sciences. With a major emphasis on high quality patient-centered care, innovation, and lifelong learning skills, our graduates are able to excel in any professional arena. Students are mentored by nationally renowned faculty with a low student-faculty ratio. With a diverse student population, we utilize best teaching practices to ensure that every student achieves their full potential through an intellectually challenging and enriching educational experience. Our alumni are leaders in the profession, advancing the field of pharmacy and making a difference in the lives of the patients they serve. We are seeking highly motivated, exceptional students to continue this tradition of excellence. 

    UMES is located in the town of Princess Anne on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The 620-acre main campus contains an historic academic oval surrounded by a breadth of modern facilities. The quiet community provides an excellent environment for learning. A new state of the art School of Pharmacy and Health Professions building opened in Spring of 2023. 

    Discover us at: https://wwwcp.umes.edu/pharmacy/
  program_location: MD
  program_structure: '3 years'
  pubpriv_inst: Public
  res_otherpref_radio: 'No'
  res_otherpref_text: |
    Tuition rates are based on residency. Three rates are available:
    (1) an in-state student rate
    (2) an Eastern Shore Region Rate (Delaware & Eastern Shore of Virginia residents)
    (3) an out-of-state rate (which also applies to international students)
  res_statepref_radio: 'No'
  sa_details: 'The supplemental application includes demographic information and the Maryland Residency form. The residency questions are used to determine your in-state or out-of-state residency status for tuition purposes. The supplemental link will be emailed to you through PharmCAS after your campus interview.'
  sa_fee_instructions: ''
  sa_fee_radio: 'Yes'
  sa_fee_text: $40
  sa_link: ''
  sa_radio: 'Yes'
  school_city: 'Princess Anne'
  school_country: US
  school_state: MD
  school_street_1: 'University of Maryland Eastern Shore'
  school_street_2: 'School of Pharmacy'
  school_street_3: '30920 College Backbone Road'
  school_zip: '21853'
  seats_target_available_in_upcoming_class: '55'
  short_name: 'U of Maryland Eastern Shore'
  stats_classsize: '55'
  stats_early: '0'
  stats_last_filled_seats: '28'
  tests_other_radio: 'Yes'
  tests_other_tests: 'We will consider MCAT or GRE scores for applicants that have attended other graduate or professional programs on a case-by-case basis.'
  tests_tt_radio: 'No'
  tests_tt_text: ''
  what_is_the_priority_application_deadline_for_your_program_: 'March 2, 2026'
  yes_phar_observation: ''